1329.0.55.002 - Vineyards Estimates, Australia, 2006-07  
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 07/12/2007   
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1 Grapes(a), Australia, Production by selected variety (t) - Year ended 30 June 2007
SELECTED RED GRAPES
Shiraz
283 747
Cabernet Sauvignon
183 057
Merlot
90 462
Pinot Noir
26 253
Ruby Cabernet
17 131
SELECTED WHITE GRAPES
Chardonnay
366 976
Sultana
93 098
Semillon
75 198
Colombard
56 301
Muscat Gordo Blanco
43 427
(a) More detailed varietal information will be available in Australian Wine and Grape Industry (cat. no. 1329.0) due for release in January 2008.


2 Grapevines watered in season 2007, Australia (ha)
SOURCE OF WATER
Surface water from state/private irrigation schemes
93 739
Other surface water
25 528
Underground water supply
37 496
Town or country reticulated water supply
4 333
Recycled water
3 201
Other
223
Not reported
10 287
WATERING METHOD
Drip or micro spray
123 497
Furrow or flood
12 492
Spray or sprinkler
24 639
Other
71
Not reported
9 575